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AV04 SPZ

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,426 mi
Last recorded51,426 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 SPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 51,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 51,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,647 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 42,436 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,229 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 38,226 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 31,148 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 30,983 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and inner sills and end box section (6.1.A.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rack boot fitment

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both minor (2.5.A.1c)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

floor/sills/body surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,392 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/f tyre slight fethering on edges

o/s/f tyre perishing on side wall

steering and suspension corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,557 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2013 28,922 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 26,928 miles

front brake discs corroding

metal power steering pipes by n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded (just meet pass standard)

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2011 26,026 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Rear tyres starting to perish & wear uneven on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2010 24,815 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes just meet

exhaust starting to corrode

tested in wet

Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,596 miles

exhaust for corrosion

front brake discs for condition

front wishbone bushes starting to unbond

nearside rear shock top mount for play

nearside rear tyre tread starting to feather

Fail 21 Jan 2009 22,596 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust for corrosion

front brake discs for condition

front wishbone bushes starting to unbond

nearside rear shock top mount for play

nearside rear tyre tread starting to feather

Pass 26 Jan 2008 18,730 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 15,021 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AV04 SPZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV04 SPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV04 SPZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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